Sapphire Showers Plant || Duranta Erecta || دورانت إريكتا || Tropical Flowering Shrub UAE & KSA

The Sapphire Showers Plant (Duranta Erecta) دورانت إريكتا is a vibrant, tropical flowering shrub with cascading clusters of purple-blue flowers edged in white. This hardy shrub thrives in the UAE & KSA’s sunny, dry climate and blooms nearly year-round, adding a touch of tropical beauty to your garden.

Perfect for hedges, borders, or as a standalone feature, Sapphire Showers grows to 3–4 meters tall with a 2–3 meter spread. It attracts butterflies and birds, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity. Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, it thrives in the UAE's heat, requiring minimal water once established.

Low maintenance and easy to care for, this plant needs only deep watering twice a week, monthly fertilizing, and regular pruning to maintain shape. It pairs beautifully with Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, and Lantana, creating a colorful and lively garden display.

🌿 Why Choose the Sapphire Showers Plant?

✅ Drought-Tolerant – Ideal for UAE & KSA’s dry climate
✅ Sun Tolerant – Flourishes in full sun or partial shade
✅ Attracts Wildlife – A magnet for butterflies and birds
✅ Low Maintenance – Easy care with simple pruning and occasional watering
✅ Year-Round Blooms – Cascading purple-blue flowers almost throughout the year
✅ Versatile Garden Feature – Perfect for borders, hedges, or a standout focal point

🌍 Specifications:

• Max Height: 3–4 meters

• Spread: 2–3 meters

• Origin: Central America and the Caribbean

• Family: Verbenaceae

• Common Names: Sapphire Showers, Duranta, Golden Dewdrop / دورانت إريكتا

• Flower Colour: Purple-blue with white edges

• Drought Tolerance: High

• Salinity Tolerance: Medium

• Sun Tolerance: High

• Wind Tolerance: Moderate

• Water Requirement: Low (water deeply twice a week)

• pH Level: Neutral to slightly acidic

• Pest Tolerance: Medium

• Disease Tolerance: Medium

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Fragrance: No

🌱 What You’ll Receive:

• Healthy live Sapphire Showers Plant in a pot with premium soil

• Expert care tips for maintaining lush growth and vibrant blooms

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

✨ Add a tropical charm to your garden with the Sapphire Showers Plant (Duranta Erecta) – a stunning and low-maintenance shrub that’s perfect for UAE & KSA gardens